Dee J.
10/26/2024
Good location for the library in the community. It's surrounding other buildings projects and local houses. If you also have to go to Brownsville Heritage Museum. It's located on the second floor...
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581 Mother Gaston Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
The Stone Avenue Library, located in Brownsville, Brooklyn, has a rich history dating back to its opening on September 24, 1914. Originally built to serve the influx of immigrants in the early 20th century, it stands as one of the last Carnegie libraries in the borough.
This historic library was designed to alleviate overcrowding at the nearby Brownsville branch, reflecting a commitment to providing access to reading and learning opportunities for the diverse community it serves.
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Michael R.
12/22/2014
The library holdings are very limited. Most of the collection is focused on children and young adults. There is a small museum (Heritage House) on the top floor which focuses on Black history....
Rick M.
5/5/2018
This library holds the distinction of having within it the first childrens' library in the U. S. It was established long ago, when the area was a predominantly Jewish immigrant neighborhood. I...
Meghan S.
3/12/2018
Love the big chess set and it's a mostly quiet nice library, but the older African American librarian was such a bitch when my friend and I asked her questions for a school project. Everyone else...
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